#66 - Are continuing education courses really evidence-based? With Dr Seth Peterson
In this episode with Dr Seth Peterson, he reveals his research on courses and particularly the percentage of courses which contain non evidenced based recommendations. We also discuss the large differences in accreditation from state to state and country to country as well as the varying degrees of requirements for CPD. Dr Seth Peterson is founder of the Motive Physical Therapy Specialists; he is one of less than 1% of Physical Therapists to have completed both residency and fellowship train...
8 Mar 202316min
#65 - Differential diagnosis of cervicogenic headaches & dizziness with Dr Julia Treleaven
In this episode, Dr Julia Treleaven covers how we might differentiate between cervicogenic headaches and dizziness. We then cover how to treat cervicogenic pain, headaches and dizziness using sensorimotor tasks that go beyond traditional physiotherapy. Julia is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the influence of the neck on sensorimotor control. She works part-time as a physi...
22 Feb 202317min
#64 - Return to play in long standing groin pain with Dr Stacey Hardin
In this episode we discuss Dr Stacey Hardin’s research review of a Delphi study on return to play in long standing adductor related groin pain. We discuss the definition of long standing adductor groin pain and then go into depth of the return to play indicators/tests e.g. strength, performance testing and sport specific skills. Stacey is a physical therapist and athletic trainer specialising in the treatment of high performing athletes, most recently in Major League Soccer. Her clinic...
15 Feb 202317min
#63 - Can we predict and prevent hamstring tears? with Dr Matthew Bourne
In this episode with Dr Matthew Bourne we explored how valid and relevant our hamstring clinical tests are and what we can do from a research and a clinic level. We then explored what exercises are beneficial and how to target different sections of the hamstrings. Dr Matthew Bourne is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland at Griffith University. Matthew obtained his PhD in hamstring injury prevention from QUT. D...
8 Feb 202314min
#62 - Are our treatments and the research ‘truly’ patient centred? With Dr Noe Mkumbuzi
In this episode with Dr Noe Mkumbuzi, we explored how most research and literature is based on the caucasian male. We then went through the key points of her TEDx talk around how many socio-economic and cultural factors are missed in the research and in one-to-one consults. Noe ended this episode with some wonderful pearls and tips on how to have real and genuine conversations around these topics with our patients. Noe is a Sports Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist, she has a special in...
25 Jan 202319min
#61 - How to support new grads with professional development with Lucy Chipchase & Kerrie Evans
In this episode with Lucy Chipchase & Kerrie Evans we discuss the findings of their paper on New Graduate Mentoring Programs. They cover what style of learning the research has found is best, as well as balancing formal and informal reviews/check-ins as this is a delicate balance to help prevent burnout. Kerrie is a Group Education and Research Officer for Healthia Limited Australia. She is a Senior Research Fellow at The University of Sydney and is also qualified as a Specialist Muscu...
18 Jan 202317min
#60 - The perfect pitch - treating baseball players with Mike Reinold
In this episode with Mike Reinold, he shares his story from trainer to physical therapist to large facility owner and eventually, to working with the Chicago White Sox. Mike also discusses his work with specialised baseball athletes, the change in training trends over the years and also the change in injury rates over the years. Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is a noted author, lecturer, consultant, researcher, and clinician. Mike is a trainer and physical therapist who ha...
11 Jan 202318min
#59 - How mindfulness can help both you and your patients with Shrey Vazir
In this episode with Shrey Vazir, he shares his personal and clinical journey with mindfulness. We cover how to broach the topic with patients and what approaches he has found work best and also cover some apps you can use for both yourself as a clinician and for your patients. Shrey is a Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator, Registered Physiotherapist and an educator specialising in chronic pain, stress management and employee well-being. Having practiced mindfulness for over 10 years to ma...
28 Des 202215min
